Dance History: Twentieth-Century Survey

An evolution of dance from ballet to Beyonce. Explore the origins of twenty first century dance beginning with romantic ballet, through the American modern dance and jazz revolution of the 1920s and '30s; and ending with dance in the video/digital age. Compare and contrast historic dances and their influence on present day both in the concert (including post modern and contemporary ballet) and entertainment (flexin, bone breaking, hip hop and Afro-beats) genres. No dance background required. (arts & com.)